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NON-B — Business and Employment
VisasThailandNON-B — Business and Employment
ThailandThailand•Asia
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NON-B — Business and Employment

Work PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

At a Glance

Processing Time

2–4 weeks

Estimated Cost

THB ฿7,000

Varies by filing options

Stay Duration

3 months

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

No dependents

PR Pathway

Yes

Sponsor

Job offer required

Work

Remote not required

Overview

Work-linked employment visa for skilled professionals in Thailand, initially valid 90 days and extendable to 1 year with a work permit.

The Non-Immigrant B visa is Thailand's primary path for skilled professionals seeking employment, established under the 1979 Immigration Act to attract foreign investment and expertise. Designed for those with formal job offers from Thai-registered companies, it requires a local employer relationship across diverse fields including management, engineering, and specialized education.

Initial 90-day stay extendable to 1 year from first entry. Fees: 2,000 THB (single-entry, 3-month) or 5,000 THB (multiple-entry, 1-year validity); processing 14–28 days. Renewable with PR pathway. Mandatory separate Work Permit from the Ministry of Labour for legal employment. Spouses cannot work on dependent visas.

This visa is ideal for skilled professionals or executives relocating to Thailand for documented employment seeking long-term work residency.

Cost Breakdown

Single-entry (3-month validity)THB ฿2,000
Multiple-entry (1-year validity)THB ฿5,000
TotalTHB ฿7,000

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant3 months

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Work permit required (separate application)

Employer letter stating position, salary, duration

Passport valid 6+ months

Financial proof (฿20,000 per person, ฿40,000 per family)

Passport photo 4x6cm within 6 months

Completed application form

KEY CRITERIA

Education

bachelor or higher

Min. Savings

20,000 EUR

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Passport with at least 6 months validity.

Completed visa application form.

Recent passport-sized photograph.

Letter of invitation from the Thai company.

Corporate documents of the Thai company (e.g., business registration, shareholder list, tax filings).

WP.3 approval letter (for employment).

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Pathway to permanent residency available for long-term professionals
  • Multiple-entry option valid for 1 year at affordable rate (5,000 THB)
  • Renewable indefinitely provided employment status is maintained
  • Open to all nationalities with no country-specific restrictions
  • Can sponsor dependents under separate O visa category
  • Legal work authorization for skilled professionals and executives
  • Enables long-term residency and local bank account access

Worth Knowing

  • Work permit required as separate, mandatory application alongside visa
  • Requires 90-day immigration reporting obligation while employed in Thailand
  • Bachelor's degree minimum education required for employment verification
  • Sponsoring Thai company must provide extensive corporate documentation
  • Visa validity tied to employment; termination requires departure or transition
  • Spouse cannot work under any circumstances while on dependent visa
  • Remote work expressly prohibited; physical workplace presence mandatory

Application Process

1

Secure a job offer or business invitation from a Thai entity.

2

Employer submits WP.3 (work permit pre-approval) to the Ministry of Labour (if applicable).

3

Apply via the Thai e-Visa portal.

4

Upload all personal and company-provided documents.

5

Pay the visa fee (2,000 THB for single-entry; 5,000 THB for multiple-entry).

6

Receive e-Visa and enter Thailand.

Verified Claims (4)

Last verified Jun 20, 2026
Fee Breakdown
Single-entry (3-month validity): 2000 THB; Multiple-entry (1-year validity): 5000 THB
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Included Nationalities
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Max Stay Estimate
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Spouse Can Work
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